Christopher Johnson
Distrito 11
Christopher Johnson
Distrito 11
Below are the full questions and all answers provided by Christopher Johnson.
Propósito y liderazgo
¿Por qué se postula para este puesto y qué cualificaciones posee?
With over 25 years in business ownership and management, I bring a unique level of knowledge, experience and vision, my diverse background includes leading neighborhood, associations, advocating for the community and collaborating with various departments at City Hall to drive positive change.
¿Cuáles son las tres prioridades principales en las que se centrará si es elegido (enumere tres como máximo)?
- Economic Development
- Public safety
- Advocating for community,Businesses and Schools
Compromisos del candidato
Se pidió a los candidatos que clasificaran su nivel de acuerdo con las siguientes afirmaciones:
Apoyaré activamente políticas que protejan y amplíen la capacidad de las familias de elegir la mejor escuela para sus hijos, incluidas las escuelas charter y las escuelas tradicionales de ISD.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo
Defenderé la educación de alta calidad abogando por políticas y recursos que respalden el crecimiento y el éxito de todas las escuelas, incluidas las escuelas autónomas.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo
Fomentaré la colaboración entre las escuelas autónomas, los distritos escolares independientes tradicionales y el gobierno local para mejorar los resultados educativos y ampliar las oportunidades para las familias.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo
Apoyaré las iniciativas lideradas por la ciudad para mejorar la seguridad escolar, incluida la seguridad peatonal, la gestión del tráfico y las medidas de seguridad en los campus escolares.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo
Abogaré por mayores recursos de salud mental para estudiantes y familias apoyando las asociaciones de la ciudad y la financiación de los servicios escolares.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo
Impulsaré una comunicación transparente y consistente por parte de los funcionarios de la ciudad con respecto a las políticas educativas que impactan a las familias y las escuelas.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo
Opcional: Explique cualquiera de sus respuestas anteriores.
Supporting all children and those from underserved communities requires a multi-layered approach involving education, healthcare, community support, and policy changes. By increasing access to resources and fostering inclusivity, we can help these children thrive.I will advocate for increased state and federal funding for schools in underserved areas.
• Encourage support for families and policies that prioritize special education and mental health programs.
2. Access to Early Diagnosis & Intervention
• Push for policies that ensure free or low-cost developmental screenings for all children.
3. I will advocate for finding qualified Educators with a desire for excellence, a heart for the kids and failure is not an option attitude.
Preguntas de política
El servicio público requiere equilibrar las prioridades que impactan educación, seguridad escolar y bienestar comunitarioSe pidió a los candidatos que respondieran las siguientes preguntas y proporcionaran una breve explicación de cada respuesta.
¿Abogará por políticas que amplíen el acceso de las familias a opciones de escuelas públicas de alta calidad, incluidas las escuelas autónomas y las asociaciones 1882 (que permiten a los distritos escolares colaborar con escuelas autónomas, universidades y organizaciones sin fines de lucro para ampliar las oportunidades educativas), para garantizar que todos los niños tengan la oportunidad de tener éxito? Sí
These kind of issues and concerns includes a variety of local and state government ,as city councilman i will do everything in my power to advocate and collaborate, by building coalitions with other parents and organizations, and share data and personal stories to highlight the need for educational equity and opportunityI would start by Researching Local & State Policies,Determine which specific policies you want to see changed or implemented and Promote the school's mission and achievements to the community would be a good start.¿Apoyará activamente políticas e iniciativas que garanticen que las escuelas de alta calidad tengan el respaldo público y político para existir, crecer y prosperar como opciones educativas para las familias de nuestra ciudad? Sí
I would focus on demonstrating tangible results, fostering community engagement, and building coalitions to advocate for policies that benefit all students.¿Apoyará políticas para mejorar el acceso al transporte para los estudiantes de las escuelas autónomas, incluyendo la ampliación de los servicios de autobús y la garantía de rutas para caminar más seguras? Sí
I would advocate and lobby for state funding specifically allocated to charter schools for transportation, ensuring they receive the same per-pupil funding as district public schools. Flexible Funding: Ensure that funding mechanisms allow charter schools to utilize funds for transportation, including partnering with local districts to share costs. Private School Choice Programs: Advocate for private school choice programs to allow pupil transportation as an eligible use of ESA, tax-credit scholarships, or voucher dollars. 2I would support Flexible and Innovative Policies:¿Garantizará que las familias de las escuelas autónomas tengan voz en los debates sobre políticas de la ciudad que afectan la educación, las instalaciones y los recursos de la comunidad? Sí
As your next city councilman i will fully support and advocate for positive impactful change: Transform schools into neighborhood hubs where families, students, and community members collaborate to shape education and community resources. Parent Leadership & Advocacy. Hire education organizers to build parent leaders, teach community organizing skills, and support grassroots efforts. Strengths-Based Family Engagement: Focus on the potential of families and the community as a whole, recognizing their funds of knowledge Regular Communication: Use various platforms (traditional and digital) to keep families informed about policy discussions and opportunities for input. and last but least show up to city council meetings on Tuesday nights¿Apoya el acceso equitativo a los recursos de la ciudad para las escuelas autónomas, como permitir el acceso a edificios vacantes propiedad de la ciudad y garantizar oportunidades de financiación justas para las instalaciones y la infraestructura? Sí
I will advocate and collaborate with other local and state government officials to provide charter schools with access to tax-exempt financing, ability to share in bonds or mill levies, offering low or no-cost leasing privileges, land-use policies that treat charter schools fairly, prohibiting deed restrictions that limit charter school access to public buildings, and giving charter schools preference to purchase surplus public buildings. Prioritizing states with favorable policies will help maximize the impact of funds. I would also educate people and the community about Equitable Access to School Facilities Act, knowledge is power.¿Apoyará las iniciativas de la ciudad para mejorar la seguridad del tráfico y de los peatones alrededor de las escuelas, incluyendo el control de las zonas escolares y la inversión en infraestructura como cruces peatonales y reductores de velocidad? Sí
Safe Routes to School programs, install traffic-calming measures, improve infrastructure, and promote education and enforcement. Encourage and enable more children to safely walk and bicycle to school, also i would access resources and organizations that can donate bicycles to the schools for students improving student health, traffic congestion, safety, and air quality. I would build a plan of action and develop green space that would include tree-lined streets and other landscape improvements that would decrease traffic speeds, reduce traffic accidents and provide a safety barrier for pedestrians, both improving overall safety and facilitating a more positive pedestrian experience on routes to and from school.Además del apoyo general, ¿qué medidas específicas tomará como concejal para mejorar las oportunidades educativas de todos los estudiantes, incluidos los que asisten a escuelas chárter? (Respuesta abierta)
I will advocate and support for increased funding for schools, supporting after-school and summer programs, and fostering partnerships between schools, businesses, and community organizations. As a successful business owner of 25 plus years i have formed many professional relationships with a variety of different people from different races and ages from college professors, restaurant owners, lawyers, dentist, body shop, hairstylist, musicians, artist etc .Its my mentorship program that derived from The Johnson District 11 recovery and revitalization plan 2025.in my opinion you have a limited time to plant and nurture a young child, and eventually you can see the positive impactful benefits as they grow from teenager to adulthood.